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We talk about Erica's surgery and now she has come out to talk about it and share some pictures. Check out the story at https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/erica-lugo-shares-photos-360-191300169.html [https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/erica-lugo-shares-photos-360-191300169.html] NO NEWS ON SEASON 19 OF THE BIGGEST LOSER I spent some time tonight looking for news on the Biggest Loser coming back in 2021, but at least according to Google and from what I could see on the USA network site, I didn't see any news confirming the show would be coming back.

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Erica Lugo has decided to undergo surgery to remove her loose skin. The Biggest Loser trainer, who lost 160 lbs. and frequently shares candid posts about her fitness journey, revealed on Friday that although she’s had an “okay relationship” with her loose skin, nothing she’s done has been able to stop it from continuing to build up on her body. “Real, scary and raw transparency post. Nervous AF as I type and share,” she wrote on social media. “I’ve worked really hard to lose 160 lbs. I’m proud of the muscle I’ve built and I’m more proud that I’ve been able to keep the weight off for 5 years.” “Loose skin has been apart of my journey for 5 years. I’ve always been okay with it. It’s been my battle scar, but the more I begin to build muscle and get leaner I get the more loose skin builds up. No amount of exercise or nutrition will help the loose skin pockets on my hips and stomach,” she explained. Noting that it “wasn’t an easy decision,” Lugo said the surgery has been “something I’ve researched for years.” “I’ve been back and forth for years and I’m finally scheduled Sept 22nd. “I’ve spent too many years never wearing bikinis because I felt I shouldn’t,” shewrote [https://www.instagram.com/p/CAof9XTpUC9/]alongside one bathing suit snap. “But ya know what? This body lost 150 lbs. This body created life. This body beat cancer. This body is working through an auto immune disorder. This body is worthy despite society standards and my own negative self-chat and it felt good to slip on a bikini for the first time in years and truly be COMFORTABLE.” Lugo also went on to slam some of the harsh criticism she received about her loose skin. “This past week I have read more comments towards myself and other woman about our bodies and our confidence and worth based off how we chose to show our confidence and OUR bodies,” she wrote later that month, noting that while she didn’t have “six pack abs” or “the most toned upper body,” her body doesn’t deserve to be criticized. “Instead I have loose skin from losing 150 lbs. and having a baby. Instead It’s harder for me to lose and tone because I had and beat thyroid cancer and my body doesn’t process hormones like a ‘normal’ hormonal regulation system should,” she said. “Let people be proud of their bodies in progress. We are all trying to be happier, stronger and better versions of ourselves and how we chose to show or acknowledge that is up to US. Not YOU.” Lugo joined the USA reboot of The Biggest Loser this past year and previously told PEOPLE that she often talks with contestants about loose skin. “So many people always ask, and I tell them, ‘Don’t let that be the thing that stops you,’ ” she said. “If you scroll through my Instagram, I’m like, yeah, here’s my stretch marks and here’s my loose skin. This is who I am and that’s my story, so I just own it.”

We need to keep motivated as we wait for season two of the biggest loser. I saw this bonus clip [https://www.usanetwork.com/the-biggest-loser/blog/bonus-scene-biggest-loser-contestants-talk-fun-side-of-getting-fit] on their website. I found it interesting that more than one contestant did self deprecating humor (I do this too). I'm listening to a book called Chasing Cupcakes that really helps you work on the mental challenges of weight loss. We so often insert limiting beliefs based on our past. The past is THE PAST. Don't let your past come back into your present or it will sabotage your future. Check out the audio book on Audible (you can get it for free [http://www.logicalloss.com/freebook]if you're new to audible). It's also available on Amazon [https://amzn.to/37UmA5A].

What has Erica been up to during this pandemic? I wake up before the kids start their homeschool and chaos begins. ⁣ I have to or my workouts won’t get done or as beneficial as I want them to be. ⁣ I bought a cheap treadmill and shoved it in a cluttered corner in the garage. ⁣ No fancies here. ⁣ Real life, unfiltered and unbothered. ⁣ I start my day with LISS Cardio.⁣ Low. Impact. Steady. State. Longer periods of time and about 40-60% of your max heart rate. Usually means long walks, light hikes or swimming. ⁣ I do this for a few reasons. ⁣ ⁣Lowering my stress hormones which have taken a toll on my body and weight loss during quarantine. ⁣ HIIT is great, but it can increase your cortisol levels. (I know where I stand because I’ve taken blood hormonal testing) LISS has been shown to lower your stress hormones. ⁣ It helps burn fat. Both ways do actually. Liss however means more oxygen for your body during the workout. Did you know fat NEEDS oxygen to be broken down? More oxygen, the greater chance to burn fat. ⁣ There’s great advantages to both LISS and HIIT cardio do what works best for YOU! As of now, this works for me, I enjoy the quiet time to myself, I enjoy the faster recovery time and my body is thanking me too. Watch Video [https://www.instagram.com/p/CAX7eGgpX-l/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet] BIKINI PHOTOS I get it. ⁣ Sex sells ⁣ Sexiness sells ⁣ More followers, more money, more admiration. ⁣ “MORE” if that’s what you want to ultimately believe. ⁣ But just because that sells does NOT mean your body isn’t worthy. It doesn’t mean your body is LESS than someone else’s. It does NOT mean YOU are less than. ⁣ Honestly I’m tired. ⁣ This past week I have read more comments towards myself and other woman about our bodies and our confidence and worth based off how we chose to show our confidence and OUR bodies. ⁣ Let me set the record straight. ⁣ I don’t have six pack abs ⁣ I don’t have the most toned upper body ⁣ I have cellulite on my thighs ⁣ Oh and my ass doesn’t pop like I would like it too. ⁣ Instead I have loose skin from losing 150 lbs and having a baby. ⁣ Instead It’s harder for me to lose and tone because I had and beat thyroid cancer and my body doesn’t process hormones like a “normal” hormonal regulation system should. ⁣ I’m blessed with genetics that make cellulite an inevitable situation, ⁣ However that does NOT mean my value is less. That does NOT mean I’m not strong. That does NOT mean I’m not worth something. That does NOT mean I can’t help, inspire, motivate and educate. ⁣ Furthermore, just because myself and women may NOT chose to post pictures of all the above mentioned things does NOT mean we aren’t confident, happy and worthy. ⁣ ⁣Let people be proud of their bodies in progress. We are all trying to be happier, stronger and better versions of ourselves and how we chose to show or acknowledge that is up to US. Not YOU. ⁣ Phew, that felt good. ⁣ So here’s a snap shot of a video [https://www.instagram.com/p/CAth6ADp9UW/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet] from earlier on the beach in the most unflattering pose ever JUST BECAUSE! KEVIN HART'S "THE DECISION AUDIO BOOK" IS A GREAT MENTAL GYM I just got done listening to this book. What would it be like if motivational speaker Tony Robbins merged with Kevin Hart? You get this book, but it is a NO BS, hilarious version of Tony Robbins and you don't have to walk across coals. Check it out [https://amzn.to/3djsYFr] NEW PODCAST NEW TO COOKING If you know you should cook more from home, but just have no clue how to do that then this is the podcast for YOU. You can come up with a ton of excuses (not enough time, it costs too much, my kids won't eat it) but we are going to create a safe place to admit, "OK, I have no idea what I'm doing in the kitchen." Check it out at www.newtocookingshow.com [www.newtocookingshow.com]